2020 Toyota Corolla vs 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

2020 Toyota Corolla

2020 Volkswagen Jetta

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,389	$23,100
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,522	$19,600
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,565	$20,050
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,417	$22,050
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,268	$24,050
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$23,657	$25,550
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	32	41	$20,639	$22,290
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,806	$21,390
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$18,786	$20,290
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,537	$24,340
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,518	$23,240

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R-Line Automatic w/SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$22,555	$23,495
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$22,555	$23,495
Jetta R-Line Manual w/SULEV	30	40	$21,787	$22,695
Jetta S Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$18,907	$19,695
Jetta S Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$18,907	$19,695
Jetta S Manual w/SULEV	30	40	$18,139	$18,895
Jetta SE Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$21,740	$22,645
Jetta SE Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$21,740	$22,645
Jetta SEL Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$24,474	$25,495
Jetta SEL Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$24,474	$25,495
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/SULEV	30	40	$26,827	$27,945
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/ULEV	30	40	$26,827	$27,945
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG	25	32	$29,515	$30,745
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual	25	33	$28,747	$29,945
Jetta GLI S DSG	25	32	$25,964	$27,045
Jetta GLI S Manual	25	33	$25,196	$26,245

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,389

$22,555

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,100

$23,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$385 / month

$392 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet.

The docile 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a solid compact sedan choice; for zesty performance, opt into the Jetta GLI.

TCC Likes

More entertaining to drive
New engine, more power
Sportier look that’s more restrained

Low-stress personality
High-tech interior
Good safety record

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
More cargo space wouldn’t hurt
It’s sportier, but not necessarily sporty

Could have more zest
Perhaps too bland
Front seats could be better

Fuel Economy

City

53 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

52 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

94.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

105.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

185.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

14.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65SR15

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65SR15

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3050

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 3600

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 5200

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.07

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Corolla

Volkswagen Jetta

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.4

5.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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